By Rebecca Albert September 2024 Patch Tuesday is here, and it brings with it fixes for 79 vulnerabilities, including four actively exploited zero-days. Of these, seven are rated critical, making this a crucial month to shore up your systems.
It’s time for the September 2024 Patch Tuesdayan unmissable event for users of Windows. Like every second Tuesday of the month, Microsoft is rolling out a patch series to fix vulnerabilities and improve the security of its systems. They help protect users against targeted attacks and critical vulnerabilities.
These updates are essential to protect computers from potential attacks. Last June, it fixed 51 vulnerabilities, including one critical, and August saw the correction of 55 flaws, with four deemed critical. They play a major role in the stability of Windows systems. This time, the focus is on 79 vulnerabilitiesof which four zero-days.
September 2024 Patch Tuesday Fixes 79 Vulnerabilities
In September 2024, Microsoft identified four actively exploited zero-days, vulnerabilities that were discovered and exploited before a patch was released. For Windows 11 users, they are published under the references KB5043076 for versions 23H2 And 22H2And KB5043067 for the version 21H2. These include essential security measures, including patching CVE-2024-43491a critical vulnerability allowing theremote code execution. These patches are therefore essential to maintain the security of your computer systems.
To install these security patches on your system, follow these simple steps:
- Open them Settings of Windows.
- Click on Windows Update in the left menu.
- Start a search for updates by clicking on Check for updates.
- Download and install updates KB5043076 or KB5043067, depending on your version of Windows.
- Restart your computer to apply the fixes.
The September 2024 Patch Tuesday is particularly important with several zero-day vulnerabilities being actively exploited. Updates KB5043076 and KB5043067 strengthen the security of Windows 11 by fixing critical vulnerabilities. It is imperative to install them without delay to protect against potential future attacks.